MJ Journalism at University of California, Berkeley

UC Berkeley’s School of Journalism is looking for leaders to become the next generation of journalists—strongly motivated individuals with reverence for truth, a hunger to discover and to inform, a deep regard for thorough analysis, and an ardent embrace of civic engagement. The digital explosion has created an unparalleled appetite for news as more and more people hunger to witness, experience, and learn about what’s happening around them. That’s why, more than ever, our world needs professionals who are committed to reporting on current events with precision and eloquence.

Faculty: Graduate School of Journalism  |  Department: Graduate School of Journalism  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Unit Requirements The Master of Journalism (MJ) degree at Berkeley requires the completion of at least 36 semester units of coursework and the submission of a satisfactory master’s project. A minimum of 24 units must be earned from coursework in the Graduate School of Journalism. All students are expected to graduate in four consecutive semesters.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Academia & Education, Arts & Entertainment, Communications, International, Law & Public Policy.

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